FOOD and NUTRITION 21F - Full Year

Y12 Food & Nutrition students develop knowledge and research skills to solve real world nutritional challenges.

This course examines the challenges and considerations in providing food for individuals with specific dietary needs, including sports nutrition, early childhood and other approved specific dietary requirements. Through a deep analysis of societal influences such as advertising and economic factors, students will gain insights into nutritional issues in Aotearoa today. The course includes a focus on food choices and eating patterns, complemented by practical food preparation activities. Students will develop critical thinking skills and propose practical solutions to enhance food provision for specific dietary requirements.

Future Possibilities
Nutrition provides a diverse range of career pathways including working in human nutrition, sports nutrition and health care services, education, nursing. Numerous tertiary providers, including universities, offer courses which follow on from the broad knowledge gained from this course.